Patents Assigned to University of Guelph
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Publication number: 20250122363Abstract: A composite material includes a polymer and a paint char material. The paint char material includes pyrolyzed paint sludge and in some forms is a hybrid paint char. The hybrid paint char includes lignin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: April 17, 2025Applicants: University of Guelph, Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra, Neelima Tripathi, Arturo Rodriguez, Michael Snowdon, Deborah Frances Mielewski, Alper Kiziltas
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Publication number: 20250122081Abstract: A method of producing a charred sludge material includes combining automotive paint sludge (APS) with a lignin to form an APS-lignin mixture and turning the APS-lignin mixture into char.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: April 17, 2025Applicants: University of Guelph, Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra, Arturo Rodriguez, Poritosh Roy, Neelima Tripathi, Michael Snowdon, Deborah Frances Mielewski, Alper Kiziltas
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Publication number: 20240431221Abstract: A new crab apple tree particularly distinguished by fruit with a distinct ellipsoid conical (ovoid) shape, long pedicel that is red (stem), and range in weight from 20-45 g. The fruit have a predominantly dark red, reddish-purple skin colour and cherry coloured red flesh. When pressed, crimson red juice is extracted that is high in acidity and polyphenols. The tree is moderately vigorous, red leaves at bloom that turn dark green during development. Flowers are pink in color when fully open. The shoots have a distinctly red colour which is clearly distinguishable from other apple cultivars, is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: University of GuelphInventor: John A. Cline
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Publication number: 20240334950Abstract: A plant-based cheese product is provided comprising a low solubility albumin- or globulin-based protein combined with starch and fat components in an aqueous solution, wherein the amylopectin content of the starch component is at least about 80% w/w.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: October 10, 2024Applicant: University of GuelphInventors: Alejandro Marangoni, Stacie Dobson
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Publication number: 20240276940Abstract: One embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of crab apple cultivar ‘B17Crab7’, and to methods for producing a crab apple plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another crab apple plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, and products produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: University of GuelphInventor: John A. Cline
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Patent number: 11821660Abstract: At least one method and container are described for maintaining a target temperature within the container. The container generally includes a vacuum insulated body; a lid couplable to the vacuum insulated body; a heatsink, coupled to the lid, wherein a portion of the heatsink is positionable within the vacuum insulated body; and at least one thermoelectric cell coupled to the heatsink, wherein the at least one thermoelectric cell is operated to promote the transfer of heat between the inside of the container and the outside of the container to cool the inside of the container or to warm the inside of the container. The container may be arranged so that internal and external portions of the heatsink may be arranged in a decoupled position to reduce heat transfer therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: University of GuelphInventors: Adam Zimmer, Timothy Mills, Matthew Drummond
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Publication number: 20230192983Abstract: A biodegradable composite comprising a polymeric matrix including but not limited to poly lactide (PLA), poly (butylene succinate) 20 (PBS), poly(butylene succinate adipate) (PBSA), including bio-based PBSA (BioPBSA), poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), polycaprolactone (PCL), polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA(s)), poly(3-hydroxy)butyrate (PHB), poly(3-hydroxy-butyrate-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), copolyester of the monomers 1.4-butanediol, adipic acid and terephthalic acid (Ecoflex™) and polypropylene carbonate (PPC), and biocarbon, a.k.a. biochar or pyrolyzed biomass as a sustainable filler. The biodegradable composite achieves high oxygen barrier with balanced water barrier. Also, a method of manufacturing the biodegradable composite and articles of manufacturing comprising the biodegradable composite. The articles of manufacturing have application in limiting gas permeation into a package and extending shelf life of a material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: University of GuelphInventors: Amar MOHANTY, Feng WU, Manjusri MISRA, Akhilesh PAL, Arturo RODRIGUEZ-URIBE, Tao WANG
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Publication number: 20220272885Abstract: ‘V84031’ is a self-fruitful sweet cherry tree distinguished by its early flowering and large mahogany-colored fruit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: The University of GuelphInventors: Jayasankar Subramanian, Bill Lay, Ghassem Tehrani
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Patent number: 11219757Abstract: An apparatus and method for ischemic muscle training or recovery provides coordinated blood flow restriction and electrical muscle stimulation. The apparatus includes a blood flow occluding element for restricting blood flow to a target muscle or muscle group in a user, and measuring resting systolic blood pressure (SBP). The apparatus also includes an electrical muscle stimulator including at least one electrode and a control unit which, upon activation, sends low amplitude electric pulses through the target muscle or muscle group forcing the targeted muscle to contract while the blood flow is restricted.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: University of GuelphInventor: Jamie Francis Burr
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Patent number: 11215619Abstract: Described are fluorescent merocyanine dyes useful as labels for the detection of target molecules. The dyes may be conjugated to a binding agent, such as an aptamer, or used in label-free assays. An exemplary merocyanine dye termed 4QI based on its 4-methylquinoline and indole heterocycle components is also described as well as phosphoramidite compounds and methods for the detection of targets.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: University of GuelphInventors: Richard Manderville, Micaela Gray, Prashant Deore, Andrew Chung, Abigail Van Riesen
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Publication number: 20210355967Abstract: A pump comprises: a vertically-extending conduit having an intermediate portion extending between lower and upper portions, the intermediate portion having a cross-sectional area smaller than that of the upper portions, a lift arrangement including an array of ports arranged over a length of the lower portion, each port of the array having a terminus at the lower portion and extending horizontally away from the terminus such that the working fluid is directed towards a center of the conduit; and an injector having a terminus at the top of the intermediate portion and extending vertically downwardly such that the working fluid is directed vertically upwardly, the terminus of the injector being defined by a cylindrical groove, an annular chamber surrounding the injector, having a length and communicating with the injector through a row of apertures spaced a distance from the junction of the transition portion and the intermediate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: University of GuelphInventor: Wael Ahmed
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Patent number: 11089747Abstract: A bioreactor includes a bioreactor container, and a root stand. The container has a base and one or more sidewalls connected to the base, the base and sidewalls together defining an interior bioreactor volume. The root stand is supported by the container within the bioreactor volume, and includes a first support comb and a second support comb, each support comb having a plurality of spaced apart teeth. The teeth of the first support comb extend in length in a first direction and the teeth of the second support comb extend in length in a second direction different from the first direction. The first support comb overlaying the second support comb when the root stand is supported in the container, and the first support comb being separable from the second support comb when the root stand is removed from the container. A gravity well and atmosphere control container are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: University of GuelphInventors: Andrew Maxwell Phineas Jones, Kevin Frank Piunno, Mukund Shukla
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Patent number: 11028403Abstract: A novel method for increasing plant biomass and oilseed production is described. Transgenic plants with increased biomass and oilseed production are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: University of GuelphInventors: Michael Emes, Ian Tetlow, Fushan Liu
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Patent number: 10806802Abstract: A recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) particle with a mutated capsid protein is provided. In particular, the present disclosure provides methods of delivering a therapeutic agent to a muscle, airway, liver, central nervous system, retina or lung cell in a subject, and methods of treating or preventing infectious, acquired or genetic disease, with said rAAV particle.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignees: University of Guelph, Ottawa Hospital Research InstituteInventors: Sarah Wootton, Laura van Lieshout, Bernard Claude Frank Thebaud, Martin Hubert Kang
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Patent number: 10687543Abstract: This invention provides isolated and characterized secreted molecules from probiotic bacteria for use in compositions and methods for the treatment and/or prevention of infection by harmful pathogenic bacteria. The isolated secreted molecules can also be used in nutritional or medical food products which provide probiotics to the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: University of GuelphInventors: Mansel Griffiths, Maira Medellin-Pena, Veronique Delcenserie
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Publication number: 20190276315Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing sub-micron biocarbon materials using biomass that is chemically modified with organic or inorganic agents including but not limited to acrylamide, glycine, urea, glycerol, bio-glycerol, corn syrup, succinic acid, and sodium bicarbonate. The use of foaming and heating methodologies which could be either pre or post carbonization and subsequent particle size reduction methodologies for the creation of cost-competitive sub-micron biocarbon particles and fibers for a variety of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: University of GuelphInventors: Amar Kumar MOHANTY, Manjusri MISRA, Singaravelu VIVEKANANDHAN, Prasad GONUGUNTA, Tao WANG, Arturo RODRIGUEZ URIBE, Mike TIESSEN, Atul BALI
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Publication number: 20190200651Abstract: It is provided a composition for controlled-release of volatile compounds comprising at least one poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) polymer and one or more volatile compounds, the composition used for preserving food when incorporated in a food packaging. The volatile compounds are antimicrobial compounds such as allyl isothiocyanate (AITC), diacetyl, cinnamaldehyde, thymol, carvacrol and a combination thereof. The composition can comprise a blend of two or more PEG polymers of different molecular weights and/or a mixture of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: University of GuelphInventors: Loong-Tak LIM, Wenjing WANG, Wenyu HUANG
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Patent number: 10125185Abstract: The invention features thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) polypeptides (e.g., 3TSR-Fc fusion proteins), nucleic acid molecules encoding the TSP-1 polypeptides, and compositions thereof. The invention also features methods of making and using the TSP-1 polypeptides of the invention (e.g., using 3TSR-Fc fusion proteins to treat a subject having a disorder associated with pathological angiogenesis, e.g., cancer, e.g., epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC)).Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignees: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc., University of GuelphInventors: John W. Lawler, Mark Duquette, James Petrik
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Publication number: 20180177143Abstract: The present application relates to novel soilless pre-vegetated mats comprising a carrier mat comprised of a material that does not degrade under exterior growing conditions, and vegetation whose roots intertwine within and under the carrier mat. The present application also relates to processes for production of the soilless pre-vegetated mats.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: University of GuelphInventors: Greg Yuristy, Youbin Zheng, Mike Dixon
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Patent number: PP34466Abstract: ‘V84031’ is a self-fruitful sweet cherry tree distinguished by its early flowering and large mahogany-colored fruit.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: The University of GuelphInventors: Jayasankar Subramanian, Bill Lay, Ghassem Tehrani